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AlcoholNZ Magazine
As an in-depth publication providing local and international perspectives, Alcohol NZ features evidence-based articles and interviews with leading researchers and commentators.
Click on the PDFs below to view back issues of Alcohol.org.nz and Alcohol NZ. Alternatively contact your nearest ALAC office or e-mail ALAC's National Office for printed copies.
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October 2012
In this issue:
- Introduction to the Health Promotion Agency
- What's the Issue with Outlet Density and Availability
- Manukau city vs The world
- Density & Commercial Availability Matter, but so does Social Availability
- Density Matters
- Binge Drinking is so Yesterday
-
Young Women: Perceptions & Realities
November 2011
In this issue:
- Painting a picture of youth12-24 years of age. drinking in New Zealand
- A hidden epidemic?
- “Just leave your mates behind this time eh..?”
- Alcohol Reform Bill update
- White Elephant Trust
April 2011
The first issue of Alcohol NZ contains the following stories:
- New global strategy targets alcohol
- WHO Global Status Report
- Charting alcohol exposure at the Rugby Sevens
- Time to ban alcohol advertising?
May 2010
This issue of Alcohol.org.nz includes:
- ALAC’s Policy Positions
- ALAC’s Working Together Conference
- The ADA Act explained
- Ease Up on the Drink Campaign
- Priority Population Action Plans
- Manukau Outlet Density Research Reports
December 2009
This issue of Alcohol.org.nz includes:
- Law Commission Update
- ALAC’s Law Commission Submission
- To Drink or Not to Drink
- Cutting Edge Conference
- Open Forum – Is it Worth it? Project
- Alcohol Strategy Award for NPDC
- A Pregnant Pause – FASDFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Consuming alcohol while pregnant may cause significant abnormalities in the unborn, developing baby (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder). Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb, can have a range of problems including poor growth/small size, facial abnormalities, heart defects, brain damage, developmental delay and social, emotional, behavioural and mental deficits. Day 10th Anniversary
June 2009
This issue of Alcohol.org.nz includes:
- Working Together Conference 2009
- Smashed n Stoned? On the International Stage
- Have Your Say
- Families and Communities Living Well
- Community Action: Preventing Sexual Violence
- A Uniform Approach to Reducing the Harm
-
Bangkok Harm Reduction Conference
March 2009
This issue of Alcohol.org.nz includes:
- Working Together Conference 2009
- Smashed n Stoned? On the International Stage
- Have Your Say
- Families and Communities Living Well
- Community Action: Preventing Sexual Violence
- A Uniform Approach to Reducing the Harm
-
Bangkok Harm Reduction Conference
December 2008
This issue of Alcohol.org.nz includes:
- ALAC Marketing Activities
- Let's Drink to the Rugby World Cup
- The Sale and Supply of Liquor Regulatory Framework Review
- Safe Communities Conference
- Anamata '08 "Face the Future"
- Quit Group Turns Ten
- WATCH project
-
It's Dry Down South
September 2008
This edition of alcohol.org.nz looks at:
- RTDs
- International FASDFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Consuming alcohol while pregnant may cause significant abnormalities in the unborn, developing baby (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder). Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb, can have a range of problems including poor growth/small size, facial abnormalities, heart defects, brain damage, developmental delay and social, emotional, behavioural and mental deficits. Awareness Day
- Safety NZ Week
- The consultation for the National Alcohol Action Plan
- Outcomes of the Le Ala Pacific research project
- Changing the Niue Drinking Culture
- Report from the Cutting Edge Conference 2008
- A number of new resources
- Changes to the ALAC Council
June 2008
This edition of alcohol.org.nz looks at:
- The LLALiquor Licensing Authority decision to reject the appliction from supermarket giant Progressive Enterprise
- High Court decision upholding an LLA ruling restricting opening hours for licensed premises in Queenstown
- The ASA decision around the ALAC binge drinking advertisements
- A groundbreaking approach to reducing alcohol-related harm in the far north
- A new Drug Unit at Rimutaka Prison, and
- Reports from recent conferences.
March 2008
Features an article on ALAC's new hard hitting ads to tackle drinking culture. A matter of conscience. An article on the Parihaka International Peace Festival, new faces at ALAC, and upcoming conferences.
December 2007
The Christmas edition discusses whether the time has come for NZ to introduce a legal drinking age; Looks at the issue of alcohol and pregnancy; why repeat drink drivers are more likely to go to prison than to rehab; Reports on the combined APSAD and Cutting Edge Addition Conference 2007; Auditor General Reports on Loquor Licensing; ALAC welcomes new Council members and new staff; A New five-year direction for ALAC is finalised; Smokefree Pacifica Beats; and reports on the Maori Sports Awards.
September 2007
This issue looks at:
- the issue of liquor licensing and whether local communities should have a say in the location and numbers of liquor outlets
- the Wellington City Council designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Safe Community
- alcohol promotions and the national protocol on such promotions
- a new resource for parents of teenagers with drug and alcohol problems
- a national youth12-24 years of age. forum Anamata hosted by ALAC and an interagency Pacific Fono focusing on Safety and Crime
June 2007
Looks at a summary of the Alcohol Advertising Review report's recommendations and the reaction so far; Covers ALAC's 10th Working Together Conference held in Christchurch; Matariki, Maori New Year; The Alcohol Drug Helpline celebrates its 10th birthday; New ALAC Council Members Peter Glensor, Alick Shaw and Robyn Northey are profiled; ALAC and CADS join forces; and discusses the update of the resource Strengthening Community Action on Alcohol which can be ordered through ALAC's website.
March 2007
ALACs new CEO Gerard Vaughan; excise tax and supermarkets; the Wellington Downtown Community Ministry's wet house; new initiatives ALAC has sponsored this year which integrate high achievement in arts and sport with healthy lifestyle choices; community based initiatives which come under the umbrella of the Youth12-24 years of age. Access to Alcohol (YATA) project; Southern Region Kaumatua hui; progress on the Government review of the sale and supply of alcohol to minors and a number of upcoming conferences and new website, the Substances and Choices Scale.
December 2006
Marking the departure of Chief Executive Dr Mike MacAvoy after 12 years with ALAC, reviewing the 30 years ALAC has been encouraging moderation in the use of alcohol and the reduction of alcohol-related harm, notes the upcoming arrival of three new Council members beginning in 2007, and summarises some of the projects completed in 2006.
September 2006
Covers the launch of Project Walkthrough Maori Wardens and Ki te Ao Marama resources; the growth of stores within stores; Healing Our Spirits Worldwide (HOSW) Indigenous conference in Canada; introduces the new chairperson and deputy chair of ALAC's Pacific Advisory group; showcases the three year project Le Ala; discusses Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASDFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Consuming alcohol while pregnant may cause significant abnormalities in the unborn, developing baby (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder). Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb, can have a range of problems including poor growth/small size, facial abnormalities, heart defects, brain damage, developmental delay and social, emotional, behavioural and mental deficits.); the review of liquor advertising currently underway; the 2006 Cutting Edge conference and results of the Youth12-24 years of age. 07 project and updates Word Health Organisation work on the Western Pacific Alcohol Strategy.
June 2006
Covers industry response to alcohol price increases, rangatahi preparation for Healing Our Spirits Worldwide, roundups from the Pacific Spirit 2006 and Drugs and Young People conferences, Britain's Best Bar None project, evaluation of Youth12-24 years of age. Access to Alcohol, an update on the national Sports Accreditation Project, and updates on the Central Region's Addiction Forum and Moana House Treatment Institute
March 2006
The progress of changing New Zealand's drinking-culture, and the government lead review of alcohol advertising & the Sale of Liquor Act, preparations for the August Healing Our Spirits Worldwide Conference, recipient of a Manaaki Tangata training grant, three new resources for Pacific peoples as well as project updates on the Nelson early intervention in the justice system project, Christchurch Maori outpatient programme, Halberg Awards, the progression of drinking-culture changes in Maraenui and improved access to Liquor Licensing Authority decisions.
December 2005
Covers "The New Temperance" (Opinion), Manaaki Tangata programme, High Court judgment on Controlled Purchase Operations (Scenic Cellars), recent Liquor Licensing Authority (LLA) decisions on alcohol promotions and student pubs, culture change at Auckland City Hospital, Rotoroa Island closure, 3rd Addiction Treatment Leadership Day (Nov 3, 2005) and the Southern Regional Treatment Forum, recent review of treatment services in the DHB Central Region and updates on ALAC's programme to change New Zealand's drinking culture.
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